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PROFILEInnovative, versatile, dependable, and efficient microbiology/molecular laboratory and research professional with four and a half years of experience in human and animal life science industries. Produced accurate results at an experimental, dynamic, private sector biotech startup. Demonstrated success processing and testing high volumes of samples in a time-sensitive, heavily regulated, state government diagnostic laboratory. Resourceful self-starter with experience delivering iterative science experiments, documentation/analysis/reporting, technical writing, SOPs, project management, and training of new employees. Process-oriented, results-driven collaborative leader and individual contributor who remains calm under pressure and enjoys challenges and new technology. TECHNICAL SKILLS•Microsoft Office/Teams/Sharepoint, Salesforce, Jira, Confluence, Pillar, Image J, Gen5 •Interpreting and complying with complex federal, state, and industry rules•Technical writing projects include creation of a suite of Standard Operating Procedures•Managing large data sets for tracking and report production•Trained nine lab workers over the course of three years in busy production environment•Forecasting, cost analysis, inventory management, procurement•Part of the state design team for the new ISDA Animal Health Diagnostic Lab•Gel electrophoresis, DNA purification using spin columns or ethanol, PCR, QPCR, EPCR, Particle PCR, Media and buffer/reagent preparation, DNA sequencing preparation, small volume pipetting (less than 10 microliters, serial dilutions, DNA/dye/protein titrations.•Fecal floats for parasites; streaking for isolation; gram, endospore and acid-fast staining; and culturing bacteria on a variety of media. Familiarity with Eliza (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay). Experience working with biohazards and in a BSL 2 lab.•Operate/troubleshoot lab equipment such as QPCR machine, plate sealers/readers, thermocyclers, centrifuges, vortex mixers, sonicator, heat blocks, PH meters, probes.•Understanding and application of banking regulations, policies, and procedures•Building and updating computer systemsLABORATORY CERTIFICATIONS•Certified by NVSL to run SPT, Rivanol, BAPA, FPA use tubes and microtiter plates, and CARD tests on a variety of animal specimens from various bodily sources. Proficient at performing the HIRT and BRT tests. 2020 Brucellosis Proficiency Test participant. Certified in lab check test to read AGIDs for avian influenza. •Obtained CITI training for handling lab animals (rabbits in particular).

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